3rd Army Aviation Regiment (Ukraine)
The 3rd Army Aviation Regiment is an army aviation formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The regiment is part of the 8th Army Corps.
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| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Army Aviation |
| Role | Intercepting slow moving aerial targets, rescue, transporting high ranking army officials |
| Size | 700 (2004) |
| Part of | 8th Army Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Brody, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine |
| Engagements | Soviet–Afghan War |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Mi-24 |
| Transport | Mi-8 |
History
The regiment began its service as the 119th Separate Helicopter Regiment of the 13th Army.[1] Later the regiment was transferred to the 38th Army Corps.[2] On August 26, 2004 the Regiment was reformed into a Brigade. In 2005 the Brigade was transferred to the 8th Army Corps.
References
- https://www.ww2.dk/new/air%20force/regiment/ovp/119ovp.htm
- Новини Управління Прес-служби МО
- proUA.com - В зоні лиха на Львівщині опинились 14 населених пунктів
- "Розпорядження голови обласної ради від 28.08.2007 р. № 82 "Про нагородження Почесною грамотою обласної ради"". Archived from the original on 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20071113201139/http://www.vu.mil.gov.ua/index.php?part=article&id=543
- International Air Power Review #15
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